David

Florence

Since joining Gray in 2001, David has held a variety of leadership roles that have equipped him with the broad expertise and operational insight necessary to excel as Executive Vice President, Quality. With a background spanning project controls, operational leadership, and process improvement, Dave brings a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver consistent excellence at scale.

In his current role, Dave leads Gray Construction’s quality efforts, driving the development of a robust quality management structure that aligns with market strategy and enhances performance across the Construction Segment. He also oversees commissioning practices to ensure clarity, consistency, and seamless project delivery. In partnership with People Operations, Dave guides employee engagement initiatives, recognizing that empowered teams are central to maintaining Gray’s high standards

Additionally, Dave leads the evolution of the Optimization Management Office (OMO) as part of Gray’s Total Quality Management System (TQMS), ensuring operational excellence is embedded across all functions. His ability to connect strategic vision with practical execution is key to advancing Gray’s commitment to continuous improvement and exceeding customer expectations.

David has played an integral role at Gray throughout his career leading various initiatives, including Gray’s Pre-Construction systems and services, where he helped guide customers in defining their project through the process of concept into reality.

When he’s not working, David enjoys running in marathons and half marathons, reading historical fiction, traveling, and drawing architectural sketches.